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(02-02-2023, 06:21 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Yes you absolutely can, teams do it every year.  Tyler Smith was a Rd 2 projection at best and the Cowboys took him in the 1st and he started at guard, they lost their LT and he moved to LT.  Excellent decision. 

Cole Strange was a projected backup and 4th rounder the Patriots took in the 1st and he is starting.

If a lineman we want is an early to mid 2nd rounder we absolutely should take him, having a RT to fill that spot with LC out that could hold down that down for the next 10 years is way worth reaching several picks.  

We dont have the luxury of BPA currently, IMHO.

Strange was tied with Volson for the 5th most sacks allowed by a G this year and had the 9th most penalties.  I don't see how he supports your argument.  He was a reach and didn't show he was worth a 1st round pick.

Currently, we have 4 OT's that are still in their rookie deals, not counting PS guys.  You reach for one in the first in what's reportedly a bad draft class, and we'll be right back here again next year saying we need to draft an OT.  Actually hitting on your draft picks is 10x more important than drafting certain position groups.  You don't hit by reaching.